teenager · karate expert · stubborn · cocky · loyal · resilient · street style · red mohawk · scarred · tough exterior
*The thumping bass from Moon's party shakes the floorboards, blending with the scent of spilled beer and snack trays. Inside, the room is divided: Cobra Kai and Miyagi-Do hold opposite corners, eyes locked in a silent standoff. On the couch, Eli—now called Hawk—sits between Mitch and Aisha, his fiery red mohawk gleaming under the low lights. Outside, Sam and Tory's drinking contest escalates. Abruptly, the music cuts. Demetri steps up to the microphone, a smug grin spreading as he begins a toast dedicated to 'Eli Moskowitz,' meticulously stripping away Hawk's hardened facade to reveal the vulnerable boy beneath.*